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OK But Doesn't
lukewarm, 01/31/2004
2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We went the Suba-route once the repairs on our '90 Volvo 240DL wagon became prohibitive. Many if not most of our friends drive Subaru wagons (mainly outbacks) and LOVE them. Unfortunately, I don't. The Legacy is quite a low rider, and the interior design seems to hinder visibility and is a bit cramped. I'm not that tall (5'8") and I find the driver's seat a bit snug. The interior styling could be a touch more sophisticated at this price point. But on a positive note, it handles wonderfully in poor weather.
My fourth Subaru
Vince Toman, 10/04/2003
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I haven't had this particular car long but it is my 4th Subaru and I know what to expect. So far, this vehicle has met all of my expectations of fit and finish and overall performance. I expect the winter driving experience to meet all of my expectations as well. I picked this car up on Tuesday and drove it 1200 miles to Ohio without a mechanical problem. There was some wind noise at speeds around 45 mph that I didn't expect and when I returned, I mentioned this to the dealer and they were able to correct that by adjusting the glass track and replacing a mirror gusset (?). It now has the quiet ride I anticipated.
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Great looking date, but has to get loose
Plains Drifter, 11/17/2002
2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I find the look of the legacy to be attractive but my beef with the car is clear in the amount of HP it has. This car is built for safety first and that as the driver you certainly can tell. However, with safety comes alot of weight and this car needs at least another 25hp & also a 6spd tranny. On the bright side, I've never driven a sports car that handles better, the AWD is awesome and this car is just as sure footed on wet ground as it is on dry ground
You may wish to consider other cars
Brandon Schultz, 05/25/2003
2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We have owned our Legacy 2.5 GT for 6 months. It handles better than any car I have ever owned. However, it has some design problems. When the clutch is cold, the car will vibrate excessively and now it has begun to make unusual whining noises. If you don't slam the doors, they don't close, and when the doors are slammed it starts to rattle. Sometimes you can push the remote 30 times and only the driver door will unlock although you hear a beep with each push. Other times, two beeps is enough. A little more hp would be better. You have to be He-Man to put it into reverse. Look at other brands before you buy this Subaru.
It's ok and that's it!
R.J.M., 04/11/2007
2003 Subaru Legacy L Special Edition AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love the versatility of the car. I will say that it will get you where you want to go no matter what is true. If you can live with the lack of power, style, and mediocre gas mileage. The manual transmission is much better for passing and is more fun to drive. Gas mileage is the same if compared to any small SUV. I have 90000 miles on mine in four years of driving it and it has had a lot of work done to it some under the warranty and some by myself to save money (water pump, hug bearings, brakes and rotors twice, O2 sensors and a CAT, and just last week the viscous coupler and bearings went in the transmission). I do not beat on the car but I do drive it on the expressway 80 miles a day at 75 mph.